Understanding Arguments: An Introduction to Informal Logic (1978)

by Robert J. Fogelin, Walter P. Sinnott-Armstrong

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Construct effective arguments with UNDERSTANDING ARGUMENTS: AN INTRODUCTION TO INFORMAL LOGIC, 8th Edition. Primarily an introduction to informal logic, this text provides a guide to understanding and constructing arguments in the context of academic studies and subsequent professional careers. Exercises, discussion questions, and readings help clarify difficult concepts and make the material meaningful and useful.… (more)

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An argument isn't just contradiction. -- Can be. -- No it can't. An argument is a connected series of statements intended to establish a proposition. -- No it isn't. -- Yes it is. ------ Argument Clinic, from Monty Python's Previous Record

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To Eric, John, Lars, Miranda, and Nicholas and the colleges of their choice

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Preface -- Traditionally, logic has been considered the most general science dealing with arguments. The task of logic is to discover the fundamental principles for distinguishing good arguments from bad ones.

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Construct effective arguments with UNDERSTANDING ARGUMENTS: AN INTRODUCTION TO INFORMAL LOGIC, 8th Edition. Primarily an introduction to informal logic, this text provides a guide to understanding and constructing arguments in the context of academic studies and subsequent professional careers. Exercises, discussion questions, and readings help clarify difficult concepts and make the material meaningful and useful.

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